1975 Chrysler 160 vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1975 Chrysler 160 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler 160 (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 303 kg more than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler 160 | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Morgan |
| Model | 160 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
